One of the reasons we have for believing that there is a Creator in whose image we have been made is our desire to go about creating. And, one of the reasons we have for believing that our relationship to this Creator is in a bit of a mess is that the things God creates, He … [Read more...] about Because Time is No Healer
When the Laughter Dies
The joy of the Lord is our strength; and laughter, as the wise man said, is the best medicine. This may go a long way to explaining why western culture has become so weak and sick. In his book, A Study of History, Historian Arnold Toynbee studied 28 great civilizations … [Read more...] about When the Laughter Dies
Mothers ~ Makers of Humanity
Intrigue or value. A week in the Bahamas or a bin full of dirty nappies. A company car and cocktails in Double Bay or split ends, a runny nose and four hours in a hospital waiting room. A mother's sacrifice is considered pretty mundane. It lacks the intrigue and allure of … [Read more...] about Mothers ~ Makers of Humanity
Table Manners
The Lord's Supper is both a humble meal among friends and a royal banquet held in the presence of a king. The bread we eat often resembles food given to a prisoner in a dungeon, yet we are taught to envision a wedding feast. The fare is simple, but it is lovely. The occasion … [Read more...] about Table Manners
Where Justice and Mercy Meet
We tend to view justice as the occasion where people get their “just desserts”, and, while this is true, there is another, inescapable aspect of justice that is evident everywhere, but often overlooked. Behind the often comical “Pearly Gates” cartoon series by Ian Jones … [Read more...] about Where Justice and Mercy Meet